Combined Action in the Khost-Gardez Pass

KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Soldiers and Afghan National Security Forces are working together to increase security and governance along the Khost-Gardez pass at a new Combined Tactical Operations Center Read more

ANP learn how to effectively police their community

GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – In the early morning on Dec. 22, before their normal daily patrols were scheduled to begin, 17 Afghan National Policemen lined up outside their district center. Read more

'Taliban hotel' destroyed

KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers located at Combat Outpost Spera partnered with members of the Afghan National Army to destroy a multi-room building, used to protect insurgents as they travelled Read more

1-40 CAV trains ANA on U.S. weapons

201st Corps Commandos practice rescue operations

Afghan citizens save American asset in Panjshir

PANJSHIR PROVINCE, Afghanistan –The adventure began on the cold, wintery morning, Dec. 10, deep in the Hindu Kush Mountains of the Panjshir valley in Afghanistan. The Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team Read more

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Afghans work with coalition to achieve development, security goals

Written by Bagram Media Center Wednesday, 14 October 2009 02:57

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A local Afghan civilian reported the location of a weapons cache, consisting of a rocket-propelled grenade launcher and several rounds of ammunition to U.S. Army Soldiers in Watapur dstrict of Kunar Province, Oct. 7. The local Afghan will receive a reward for identifying the location to the Soldiers.

That same day in the Pech district of the province, shopkeepers and union leaders met with Kandigal base commander to discuss ways to boost the local economy. The village bazaar, which was the center of the discussion, provides revenue for more than 10 villages in the area. The base commander was eager to help with projects to include; trash cans and cleanup, solar lighting, cement sidewalks and awnings for shops.

LAGHAM PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A security wall was built to protect a local children’s school from insurgents in the village of Mendrawol, Oct. 12. The wall, which was built by local contractors and workers, was funded through the Laghman government. The wall will also provide protection from wind and dust storms as well as boost the local economy.